November 2021

Don’t need to listen to the world. We need to listen to the Word.

November 24, 2021

We live in a day where we are constantly bombarded with information and advice. It seems that every way we turn, we hear a new opinion about how we should conduct our lives. From FaceBook to “experienced” gurus, many people assume the role of a self-styled expert and give advice freely and universally. Meanwhile, the Bible tells us that we should be very careful where we get our advice and whom we trust for guidance. In fact, the Bible tells us in Proverbs 3:5–6,

Football game started well for K-State on Saturday, didn’t end well

November 24, 2021

The Kansas State Wildcats, coming off a 20-10 loss to the 9th ranked Baylor Bears, will go to south Texas this Friday to play its final Conference game of the year. The Wildcats will take on the Texas Longhorns in Austin at Texas Memorial Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 11:00 am and be televised by Fox.

Greenbacks expect to contend for Central Kansas League championship

November 24, 2021

Despite returning four starters, Pratt boy’s basketball coach Chris Battin knows as well as anyone how competitive the Central Kansas League is every season. “If you don’t show up ready to play, you get run out of the gym,” the Greenbacks' sixth-year coach said of the 10- team conference, one of Kansas’ fi�nest, in a preseason interview with the Pratt Tribune minutes before the team’s fi�rst offi�cial preseason workout Monday afternoon.

Skyline High School boys take on rebuilding year with dedication

November 24, 2021

Four-time defending Heart of the Plains high school boy's basketball champion Skyline held its first practice at 5:30 a.m. last Monday.

EQIP deadline is Friday, November 19 for NRCS farmers in Kansas

November 24, 2021

Karen A. Woodrich, State Conservationist, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), announced the 2022 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) application deadline of Friday, November 19, 2021. Kansas farmers and private landowners seeking conservation planning and financial assistance should contact their local USDA Service Center for assistance with their natural resource concerns.

New ag business helps with soil health

November 24, 2021

By mixing manure and leftover ethanol grains, a Kansas entrepreneur came up with an idea — building nutrient-dense food for soil. This liquid "soil booster" helps enrich the soil.

Give gratitude for Kansas farms this holiday season

November 24, 2021

It’s no secret the last couple of years have tested Kansans as the COVID-19 pandemic ripped through our communities. But, it’s also no secret that we Kansans are resilient and it’s fitting our state’s motto is Ad Astra Per Aspera — to the stars through difficulty.

November 24, 2021

Gov. Laura Kelly correctly pointed out last week that Kansans have been paying more for groceries than people in almost every other state.

November 24, 2021

The recently signed into law infrastructure package championed by President Joe Biden comes with a hefty price tag. To the tune of $1 trillion-plus.

Here’s how to fight the three most expensive diseases in America

November 24, 2021

We all know the cost of healthcare in America. If you were told that you could cut that cost drastically for free, would you take that chance? What are the most expensive diseases in America? Druss et al. (2002) determined that the most expensive diseases in America are: mood disorders, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and arthropathies. If you have not been affected by any of the first two congratulations! Now the reality is we all at some point will be affected by the last one (that’s called aging). So, we might as well keep on reading!